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Museum of Free Derry
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The Museum of Free Derry focuses on the late 1960s and early 1970s in Derry. It tells the people’s story of government oppression, the struggle for civil rights, the descent into conflict, Free Derry and Bloody Sunday. https://museumoffreederry.org/
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The Bloody Sunday Trust endorses the National Demonstration for Palestine on 29 November, 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin. Join the march to show solidarity with Palestinian communities and call for justice and human rights.
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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The Bloody Sunday Trust and @finucanecentre.bsky.social have launched a joint fundraising appeal for the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. The appeal runs until 10 January 2026 with a target of £3,000 to support vital medical care in Palestine. Donate here: chuffed.org/project/fund...
Fundraising Appeal for Palestinian Medical Relief Society
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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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An Evening with Ben Collins: Reflections on Irish Unity and Identity

Exploring unity, reconciliation and political change.

📅 Mon 24 Nov, 6pm

RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

#BloodySundayTrust #PeaceAndIdentity #CivilRights

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November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. and Irish Civil Rights Movements

Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.

📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm

RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...

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November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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🎬 Here We Stand: Young Filmmakers on Conflict, Peace and Identity

Short films from Derry, Sarajevo & Bradford, plus Q&A.

📅 Thurs 13 Nov, 4–6pm

RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/here-we-st...

📚 40 Years On: Frances Molloy’s No Mate for the Magpie
Sat 15 Nov, 12:30–6pm | Register: [email protected]
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Free Derry: Protest and Resistance by @adykerr.bsky.social – the definitive history of the civil rights era, Free Derry, internment + Bloody Sunday. £15, 240pp. Shop: museum-of-free-derry.myshopify.com/products/fre...
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Save the date: Sat 22 Nov, 2pm, @museumfreederry.bsky.social - meet @dooleydooley.bsky.social as he discusses U.S. + Irish civil rights ties on JFK’s anniversary. #speirgorm #civilrights Reserve 👇
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Meet Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. & Irish Civil Rights Movements
How did U.S. and Irish civil rights movements inspire each other? Meet author Brian Dooley at the Museum of Free Derry, Sat 22 Nov, 2pm.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Brian Dooley’s Black and Green explores ties between civil rights movements in Black America + Ireland. Non-violent marches, sit-ins + solidarity shaped both. #speirgorm #civilrights @dooleydooley.bsky.social Shop: museum-of-free-derry.myshopify.com/products/bla...
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Marking the anniversary: 📅 Tues 7 Oct, 11am–1pm, Guildhall – launch of the North West Anti-Racism Charter. Standing together against racism today, in the spirit of 1968. RSVP: [email protected] #CivilRights68
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM